Marine Corps Operations & Tactics Flashcards
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In the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF), what is the role of the Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)?
Answer: To provide all forms of logistical support to the MAGTF
The CSSE, now called the Logistics Combat Element (LCE), provides the full range of logistical support including supply, maintenance, and medical.
What attack technique is used when the commander has sufficient time and intelligence to fully coordinate an attack?
Answer: Deliberate attack
A deliberate attack is a fully coordinated operation that maximizes combat power through detailed planning and preparation.
In small unit tactics, what does the term 'buddy team' describe?
Answer: A two-Marine element that fights as a mutual support pair
A buddy team consists of two Marines who provide immediate mutual support, covering each other's movements and dead space.
What is the purpose of fire and movement in a tactical assault?
Answer: To allow part of the element to move while another part suppresses the enemy
Fire and movement allows elements to alternate between suppressing the enemy and moving forward, keeping the enemy suppressed throughout the advance.
Which planning tool establishes the sequence of actions a unit will take to accomplish its mission and serves as the cornerstone of tactical operations?
Answer: Operations Order (OPORD)
The Operations Order (OPORD) is the five-paragraph order that details the plan and directs all aspects of a tactical operation.
In amphibious operations, what is the function of the Landing Force Support Party (LFSP)?
Answer: To coordinate and control combat service support operations across the beach
The LFSP coordinates and controls logistics support operations across the beach to sustain the landing force as it moves inland.
What is 'shaping' in the context of Marine Corps offensive operations?
Answer: Actions taken before the decisive operation to set favorable conditions
Shaping operations create the conditions for success by degrading enemy capabilities, isolating the objective, or deceiving the enemy before the decisive operation.